Bronxgirl48
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Everyone -- I missed the first thirty minutes of ISLAND IN THE SKY. I wasn't familiar with the movie or the cast. Immediately it reminded me of Hawk's THE THING. About ten minutes after I thought that, here comes George Chandler lifting up bedcovers and it's --- James Arness.
Doo-doo-doo-doo.
Another freakout: Andy Devine in swim trunks.
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Fedya and Fred, I did like the crash-rescue scenes.
Soulful eyed Eilers nicely underplayed I thought; she didn't pour on the suffering over her relationship with Dick.
I wondered how well Dick could fly with the eyepatch.
I actually liked the horn blowing sequence. If an experienced flyer like Wellman put that in the picture, he no doubt had personal experience or knew someone who did.
I liked when Eilers and Barthelmess were under the parachute. They seemed to really be enjoying themselves!
Sterling Holloway: LOL
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Pre-code sexual situations, realistic flying scenes, the silent-screen appeal of Richard Barthelmess, some zippy lines (an in-love Sally Eiler, upside down in a plane with lover Dick: "I could stay this way forever"; hotel clerk to Barthelmess (Sally has shut him out of her room, and he's pounding on the door) "The woman below you is complaining" -- Dick: "Tell her I'll be right down") gives the somewhat cliched story a little oomph, but not enough to make the movie memorable.
Richard's all-American, handsomely bland yet sensitive face is enlivened in the second half by a dashing eyepatch.
Poor Tom Brown, as Richard's young brother, is saddled with an unfortunate mustache that makes him look like 13 trying to be 30. He's not very believable as part of a romantic triangle.
Richard has a number of accidents and wears the Hollywood Bandage across the forehead; this was de rigeur of course for all mishaps of any bodily area. If someone got shot in the rear, they nevertheless seemed always to wear that damned bandage around their head.
Minor Wellman but very watchable.
If you blink you'll miss the Duke.
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Fred, that was Mmm, Mmm Good!! Thanks for confirming. And of course Barrymore played another version of Scrooge as Potter in IAWL.
The Mercury Theatre schedule link was appreciated as well.
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LOL
Of course, he'd be singing about a flying elephant.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiAYvmp-tFg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGC0Re6uQ9Q&feature=related
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Love your post.
Look what I have for you and everybody: Happy Holidays!
"Wonderful, wonderful Reptilicus, salty old monster of the sea....."
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I love Gene as Bat; so smooth, so dapper, somewhat tongue in cheek, with that cane. He reminds me of a Western John Steed.
Church or Bonanza. I'm sure He would want you at the Ponderosa.
I still have crushes on the singing cowboys, like Autry and Roy Rogers. I liked Richard Boone as Palladin. Last night on the Western channel I saw The Big Valley, with a bravura guest appearance by Carol Lynley, who plays a doll-faced tough outlaw with a willful yen for Lee Majors and, like Alex Forrest, WILL NOT BE IGNORED. So intimidating is her character that she actually threatens Barbara Stanwyck, and you fear for Missy's life! To quote the Duke, "that'll be the day" that someone gets the upper hand of Babs, but that's how scary Lynley is!
I saw THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN and your assessment is spot on; I agree completely. Somewhat overrated but archetypal characters make for a lot of fun in a very macho,"hip" way.
I think it was deliberately supposed to be a bit over the top; is this the first spaghetti-like western?
I haven't seen THE SEVEN SAMURAI in a long time so can't make the comparison with this remake. I loved Steve McQueen and Eli Wallach. Couldn't buy Calvera's actions in the second half; it was convenient plot-wise, but then again it seemed to fit with his Darwinian, cynical world view.
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He must have loved that.
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Hope you're having a lovely holiday season, rr. I believe Lionel did do a radio version
I think Sim was the best Scrooge. I have to agree, I don't think I've ever seen a bad version of the story. And I love Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol -- a childhood favorite. Remember "Ringle, ringle, coins when they jingle"? And the poignant "Winter Was Warm" (always brings a tear to my eye)
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Hi, Forever and patful! I'd like to see more of Margaret's work. And give me sweet and sentimental over cynical any time. I felt the movie had a lot of potential for the former, but the story didn't flow smoothly enough for me to respond in the emotional way I wanted to.
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I agree, THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER is a theatrical treasure. Did Clifton Webb play Sheridan on stage, or was it Monty from the start? Webb would have brought a quiet waspishness, but I really love Woolley's irascible, blustery portrayal.
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THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER is a great Kaufman and Hart play -- Monty Woolley is incomparable -- and my favorite character. I love Bette here. I'm becoming more and more impressed with Ann Sheridan as a versatile actress; she was terrific.. I enjoy Jimmy in things closer to his home turf, like IT HAPPENED IN BROOKLYN.
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I agree with your beautiful review of NIGHT OF THE HUNTER. Mitchum is extraordinary; I think it's a great film.
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Re: Troy, LOL. Yeah, he did show plenty of emotion with Susan, didn't he? He was supposed to be "sinister" I think in MY BLOOD RUNS COLD. Yeah, right.
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Leora Dana, and not more painted up, but just as!
btw, I discovered I now have the Encore Western channel in my cable package -- I didn't think I did, but I'm sure gonna take advantage of it to catch up on this genre.
I just saw The Gene Autry Show, now Bat Masterson is on, and later this evening I might watch THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN for the first time. (is it worth it?) Haha, this actress on Bat must be drunk or something, because I could swear at one point she calls Gene Barry "Matressson".
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Linda was a fine actress. I remember Henry Darrow here. A good, solid show.
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I have no desire at all to see the remake.
I love Glenn as a villian. He has such charisma here. He seemed almost Devilish, with a capital D.
I had a quibble with Heflin's wife. I know actresses always wore makeup, but she had on a LOT of lipstick, eyeliner and mascara for someone who was supposed to be careworn.
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Yep, Lisa Marie is the spittin' image.
I always thought Sandra Dee came into her own as a "mature" actress in A SUMMER PLACE -- she gave a very nuanced performance. And I always love Arthur and Constance! What a repressed gorgon as Sandy's mom, eh? But then Ford always had that prison matron look about her. I always thought that Troy Donahue looked like a frog or some kind of manfish, like The Creature From The Black Lagoon. -- it's Troy's lips. (well, the creature was kinda cute) I know that sounds weird and I've probably offended maybe you and many other women who might groove on him. Sorry 'bout that.
I know, too much eggnog.....
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Yeah, Maverick's is terrific, and my favorite stanza is "Riverboat ring your bell, fare thee well,
Annabelle, luck is a lady that he loves the best, Nachez to New Orleans, livin' on jacks and queens, Maverick is a legend of the West".
Great, great stuff.
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Yes!!! I remembered that one -- loved it too. Thank you so much for reminding me.
Also The Virginian and The Big Valley had great themes. I don't remember Sugarfoot's (didn't see it on YouTube)
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I was preparing to see them but as sometimes the case when I want to watch something that's on late, I get all cozy and ready, and then conk out!
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Yes, it seems so to me re: Isobel, her brother and the female guest. Never thought about Beaky's encounter in that way but it could be. As for Johnny...hmmm, some interesting subtexts you bring up.
Not that there's anything wrong with that!
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Heck, I would have given her Best actually (she could have shared it with Susan) As much as I like Wendy Hiller, I thought Hayworth was better; just perfect for that part.
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If I were Sally Eilers, I would've put Tom on a banana boat and stayed with Dick, LOL